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Jack's Wife Freda - Chelsea, New York, NY

Jack's Wife Freda - Chelsea

4.6
4.6
513 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
116 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011-5101

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
A boutique group of beloved New York City cafés, Jack's Wife Freda is renowned for their effortlessly chic ambience, joyful sense of community and for treating everyone like family, with food that is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, emphasizing bright, fresh ingredients-at JWF, simple acts of hospitality become lifelong memories, and our complete menu is served all day, so come for breakfast, brunch, or lunch and stay for dinner!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    Southeast corner of 16th Street and 8th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 513 people are saying

Jack's Wife Freda - Chelsea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

513 Reviews
  1. CarolynF

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated outdoors; relaxing space; great food and superb service! A fun team outing!

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  2. Hasuchka

    Fort Lauderdale8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best everything!!! I would eat here every week if I lived near by. I visit every time I come to NYC. It’s a must!!! I even own their cookbook.

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  3. DeanA

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated bday with friends. Staff very attentive, food amazing. We thought lighting was too bright but that didn’t stop us from having a great time. Would recommend for brunch!

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  4. EKA93

    Yorkshire20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited for my 30th birthday, service was AMAZING! Such a friendly male server who arranged a cake and candle after spotting my birthday badge! The flourless chocolate cake was so good!

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  5. MichelleS VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, cute spot, and awesome service. The other guest and I agreed, it was just the right level of noise - we will be back!

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  6. JMZS

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dine here often because of proximity to The Joyce Theatre. This meal of chicken kebab was disappointing. Small portion and very run of the mill, especially for the price. Fun atmosphere, a little overpriced and usually good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service- Mariana was awesome. Food was delicious.

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  8. JoeDiner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining here, and had expected more given the rave reviews. Food was average as was service. Definitely underwhelmed given the price point. We would not return.

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  9. BG10

    New York City19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute atmosphere, good food but pricey for what you get. The surroundings were homey but not too much table space and not much area between you and your neighbor either. If you’re going to the theatre and it’s close and you don’t mind expensive food with smaller portion sizes, give it a try.

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  10. RenaiE

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From Pennsylvania and will be back the next time I’m in NYC.

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Jack's Wife Freda - Chelsea is rated 4.6 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Jack's Wife Freda - Chelsea

116 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011-5101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Southeast corner of 16th Street and 8th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bistro, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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